FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 1, 2021·6 min readDisrupted Biochemical Pathway in the Brain Linked to Bipolar DisorderDisruptions in the Atk protein can lead to brain changes that are characteristic of bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 30, 2021·4 min readWhy Do Psychiatric Drugs Help Some, but Not Others?Study reveals the function of a specific protein works differently in the brains of men and women. The findings help explain why some psychiatric disorders and resistance to treatments vary between the sexes.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 23, 2019·4 min readPerturbed genes regulating white blood cells linked to autism genetics and severityBlood gene expression analysis uncovered a critical gene network that is disrupted in Autism. The disrupted gene network is related to fetal brain development and is also dysregulated in ASD cellular models. The findings provide further evidence that genetic factors influencing brain development during pregnancy are a primary cause of autism spectrum disorder.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·June 11, 2019·4 min readEarly life stress plus overexpressed FKBP5 protein increases anxiety behaviorEarly life adversity, coupled with overexpression of the FKBP5 protein, increase susceptibility for later neuropsychiatric disorders, a new mouse study reveals. The association is more pronounced in females.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·3 min readNicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in NewbornsA new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 13, 2018·4 min readDisrupting Genetic Processes Reverses Aging in Human CellsResearchers report certain genes and pathways that regulate slicing factors play a critical role in the aging process. Disrupting these genetic processes, researchers say, could reverse signs of aging in human cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·4 min readReversing Brain Injury in Newborns and AdultsResearchers have identified a molecule in white matter that prevents the brain from repairing itself following injury. By blocking the production of the molecule, researchers say it may allow an effective pathway for neuroregeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 6, 2018·3 min read‘Sleeping’ Stem Cells Could Aid Brain RepairResearchers have identified a new type of stem cell which may aid neural repair following injury or disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2018·4 min readWhat Are Memories Made Of?A new study evaluates the roles AKT proteins play in synaptic plasticity, brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders.Read More
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